SOFi Products launches new plastic-free, biodegradable cup for hot beverages

SOFi Products announced the launch of its new 100% plastic-free, biodegradable cup for hot beverages that doesn’t require a separate lid.

The SOFi Hot Cup features three flaps that fold together to form a spill-proof spout. The design eliminates the need for a separate plastic lid, saving businesses money, storage space and freight costs. The company’s breakthrough patent-pending locking mechanism also ensures spill protection, while its proprietary water-based coating eliminates soggy sips.

Many cups use plastic lids, which makes it more difficult to recycle. The SOFi Hot Cup is a paper cup that doesn’t require a plastic lid and is truly biodegradable (biodegrades in less than 180 days), which means it can be composted at any composting facility.

Based in Miami, Florida, SOFi Paper Products was founded by brothers Brandon and Jordan Leeds. SOFi makes durable, compostable paper straws and cups that help businesses offer an environmentally sustainable food and beverage experience. The straws and cups are now offered nationwide in Walmart and at a variety of coffee and restaurant chains, including La Colombe, Bluestone Lane, Earl of Sandwich, Alfred Coffee, and more.

“There are no cups currently on the market that are 100% biodegradable and eliminate the need for a lid,” co-founder Brandon Leeds said in the announcement.